Positive major suits
Opener can always rebid naturally below 2NT. Rebids of 2NT and above show both extra strength and more specific distribution.
| 1♣-1♠ | FG, 5+♠ |
|---|---|
| 1NT | (R) |
| 2♣♦♥ | 5+# |
| 2♠ | 3+♠, not 3444 |
| 2NT! | 16–18, 5+♦, 5+♣ |
| 3♣! | 16–18, 5+♣, 5+♥ |
| 3♦! | 16–18, 5+♦, 5+♥ |
| 1♣-1NT | FG, 5+♥ |
|---|---|
| 2♣! | (R) |
| 2♦ | 5+♦ |
| 2♥ | 3+♥, not 4344 |
| 2♠ | 5+♠ |
| 2NT! | 6+♣ |
| 3♣! | 16–18, 5+♣, 5+♠ |
| 3♦! | 16–18, 5+♦, 5+♠ |
| 3♥! | 16–18, 5+♦, 5+♣ |
Precedence
Slams prefer long fits. Games prefer major suits. To balance between these goals, I suggest the following precedence for rebids:
- 4-card support
- 5-card new suit
- 3-card support